Unauthorized child seats are reportedly proliferating on online shopping sites, prompting the government to request their removal and issue warnings. Most are made in China, and some products do not meet safety standards.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism requested the removal of unauthorized child seats being sold on internet shopping sites, saying they are believed to have extremely low safety levels because they do not meet the country’s safety standards. This article includes a paid section, and follow-up coverage may be provided at a later date.
Many of the products being sold are reportedly made in China. In some cases, not only had they failed to clear the country’s regulations, but the product descriptions could also be mistaken for the actual child seats. It has been pointed out that the products may not be able to ensure children’s safety in the event of an accident.
The government continues to urge caution, and future reports are expected to provide details of the online sales situation and the specific responses to the removal requests.